CIVIL AIR PATROL HOSTS MEDINA SUNRISE ROTARY

Posted by David Lariviere on Dec 20, 2016

CIVIL AIR PATROL MEDINA COUNTY SKYHAWKS HOSTS MEDINA SUNRISE ROTARY

"Do you want to learn to fly? Do your want to protect your community? Do you want to honor and serve America? Then rise to the challenge of cadet membership in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol!" challenged 2Lt Glenn Somodi, Commander of the Medina County Skyhawks unit of the Civil Air Patrol, speaking to Medina Sunrise Rotarians, Air National Guard Tech Sergeant Lincoln Clark, Buckeye Schools S...uperintendent Kent Morgan, and PDG Jack Young from the North Coast Chapter of the Tuskeegee Airmen.

Established in 1941, The Medina County Skyhawks unit of the Civil Airpatrol has been protecting and serving our community and nation for 75 years. Our 3-part mission includes cadet programs, aerospace education & school-to-community outreach, and emergency search & rescue services. Medina County's 23 cadets and 10 adults are part of our nation's proud #AIRTEAM, composed of 24,000 cadets and 33,000 adults. Together, we provide over 100,000 hours each year in disaster relief throughout the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico, which is 85% of all search and rescue operations in our country.
If you are at least 12 years old but not yet 19, you are eligible to join us as a cadet. CAP also offers opportunities for adults and welcomes volunteers committed to serving our community and our nation.